What are the questions before you change MPS?
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Master scheduling is not an easy job to perform as both supply and the demand keep on changing continuously. Changing to a master production schedule can be disruptive and especially the changes in the immediate periods of the schedule are not desirable. MPS is prepared for a period of about 12 weeks – MPS is updated on a rolling basis. The main job of the master scheduler is to continually manage changes and keep schedules in a balanced level. A master scheduler should always be ready to react to a change that may occur incidentally or intentionally.
A good master scheduler always tries to consider the following five key questions before making any final decision for changing the master schedule –
1. Is there any real change in demand?
2. What is the impact on the production plan?
3. Is material available?
4. Is capacity available?
5. What are the risks involved?
6. What are the costs involved?